The
new Golden4 from the Gradient development team is the follow-up to the most successful Gradient model ever,
the Golden series. The result is pure style, an aerodynamic design
with an incomparable variety of uses and the potential to meet the
demands of all kinds of pilots.

The
agility, lift, performance and speed of the Golden4 are backed up by
strong passive safety. Gradient’s typical sensitive handling and
immediate feedback means pilots relax and quickly start to fly in
harmony with the wing.

It
makes the Golden4 a truly reliable partner. Flying becomes intuitive,
leaving your mind free to concentrate on making decisions about your
flight.

Flying
the Golden4 starts with the typical, easy take-off characteristics
Gradient pilots all over the world appreciate.

In
the air, the Golden4 thermals flat, even when flying small circles.
The wing reacts immediately to weight shifting and has precise
brakes. Well-balanced wing dynamics and a defined stall point give
this basic intermediate glider typical Gradient handling.

The
glider also behaves in a calm and predictable way in extreme
situations, leaving you confident of your safety while you regain
normal flight – no matter if it was you or turbulence that caused
the trouble.

Gradient’s
well-proved DDsystem, as used on the Aspen4 and Nevada gliders,
have made it possible to develop an basic intermediate glider without
compromises in stability, behaviour or performance for its class. The
result is a light glider with aerodynamic improvements in safety and
performance too.

The
Golden4 has three main line levels, a system Gradient has used for
years. Careful selection of lines and materials means the
wing-loading is optimised in flight in any situation. Progressive
line diameters along the span and chord are already standard in
Gradient wings and this combined with a self-trimming system and
different line materials mean the glider keeps its long-term
geometry. Meanwhile, optimal cell opening sizes and position ensure
efficient air intake at a very wide angle of attack.

The
Golden4 is the first Gradient glider where we have used Everlast, a
double-coated Porcher material. Everlast was developed by Gradient in
co-operation with Porcher Sport, and this exclusive material provides
gliders with long-term stability and durability.

Inside,
the inner working of the profile is a result of Gradient’s sports
class glider development. Using the latest software means the tension
of the profile could be increased without compromise. These
improvements have allowed the Gradient team to tune the whole wing
without compromising safety. Small, simple details make this glider
complete.

The
Golden4 is another high-end product, the result of Gradient’s
successful design philosophy that in the air, progress means
simplicity. Finding elegant solutions to creating that simplicity is
the art of building a Gradient wing.